Starting the Engine
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the
START position. To restart a warm engine,
leave the Choke in the RUN position.
2. Open the Fuel Valve
3. urn the Engine Switch to ON.
4. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to
flow into the Engine’s carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle gently until resistance is felt. Allow
Cable to retract fully and then pull it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts. Note: Do not let the
Starter Handle snap back against the engine. Hold it as it recoils so it doesn’t hit the engine.
If the engine is electrically started, please follow step 1,2,3, and then turn the start knob to "START".
Release the knob when the engine start to run and then the knob will return to "ON" automatically
Note: If engine does not start, check engine oil level. Engine will not start with low or no engine oil.
5. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds. Then, if the Choke lever is in the START position, move
the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.
Note: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes with no load aer each start-up so that
the engine can stabilize.
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